Dani Alves may be imprisoned for 12 years

Brazilian football player Dani Alves was sent to prison in Barcelona on Friday evening for allegedly raping a woman late last year, Report informs, citing Anadolu Agency.

The judge decided to remand Alves to pre-trial detention without an option for bail after hearing his testimony and that of the alleged victim.

Now, Alves is facing a serious jail term – from four to 12 years, according to El Pais.

Alves was detained early on January 20 after he voluntarily went to a police station to give his declaration.